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Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris)

Adiantum capillus-veneris, or Maidenhair Fern, is a delicate fern known for its finely textured, bright green fronds and slender, dark stems. It thrives in humid, shaded

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light to partial shade. Avoid direct sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, rich, humusy, slightly alkaline to neutral soil.

Temperature

Consistent warmth, avoid fluctuations and drafts.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly during growing season with diluted liquid feed.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light to partial shade. Avoid direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, rich, humusy, slightly alkaline to neutral soil.

Temperature

Consistent warmth, avoid fluctuations and drafts.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly during growing season with diluted liquid feed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf Color

Green, Bright Green

Leaf Type

Pinnately compound

Optimal Sunlight Lux

3000

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Synonyms
Adiantum affine Willd.
Adiantum africanum R.Br.
Adiantum capillaceum Dulac
Adiantum cuneifolium Stokes
Adiantum emarginatum Bory ex Willd.
Adiantum fumarioides Willd.
Adiantum lingii Ching
Adiantum maderense Lowe
Adiantum marginatum Schrad.
Adiantum michelii Christ
Adiantum modestum Underw.
Adiantum moritzianum Link
Adiantum paradiseae Baker
Adiantum pseudocapillus Fée
Adiantum remyanum Espinosa
Adiantum repandum Tausch
Adiantum rimicola Sloss.
Adiantum schaffneri E.Fourn.
Adiantum subemarginatum Christ
Adiantum trifidum Willd. ex Bolle
Adiantum visianii Schloss. & Vuk.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyPteridaceae
  • genusAdiantum
  • speciesAdiantum capillus-veneris
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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